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Trottel.

idiot, fool, boob, etc.

7 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtʁɔtəl/[ˈtʁɔtl̩]
  1. idiot, fool, boob, etc.

    masculine · strong
    Er ist nur ein alter Trottel.
Where this word comes from

Of Austrian origin. The exact etymology is unknown but presumed to derive from trotteln (saunter, ramble, walk without a specific destination).

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